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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,937.20, 437,905.80 and 134,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,937.20, 437,905.80 and 134,473.20 is: 201,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,937.20 : 437,905.80 = 134,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,937.20/437,905.80 = 134,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,937.20x = 437,905.80 × 134,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,937.20x = 58,886,594,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,886,594,224.56/291,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,709.80

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